Sri Lanka: Full-Day Tour to Kosgoda, Balapitiya & Unawatuna
ID: GYG253037-438282
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day private tour to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Balapitiya, Unawatuna, and Galle.
Be picked up at your accommodation in Bentota and travel for 10 - 15 minutes to Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.
Spend 30-minutes at Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and see where five endangered sea turtle species lay their eggs. Learn about the turtles’ life cycle and see how Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery protects the eggs and baby turtles. See some of the newly hatched turtles and possibly a fully-grown turtle.
Head to Balapitiya, where you’ll enjoy a 20 - 30 minute boat cruise on the Madu River. Travel through secretive waterways created by mangroves and see tiny islands with temples and cinnamon pluckers, who you can buy fresh cinnamon from.
After your boat cruise, travel for 1-hour to Unawatuna. Relax on the beach for an hour and choose a hotel to have lunch (at your own expense).
Drive for 25 - 30 minutes to the city of Galle. View various attractions in the colonial-era city. See the Galle Fort, the Galle Lighthouse, the National Maritime Museum, and the Dutch Reformed Church,
Depart Galle at 5:00 PM and be dropped off at your accommodation in Bentota around 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- VIsit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Relax on Unawatuna beach
- Enjoy a boat cruise down the Madu River
- Explore the city of Galle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
You must bring your own headphones
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
